Podcasts about eastwards

Dr Phil Williams is Professor Emeritus at the University of Pittsburgh, where he taught from January 1990 to April 2022.  In the first part of his career, at Aberdeen University, Southampton University, and Chatham House, he wrote books on Crisis Management, The Senate and US Troops in Europe, During the last 30 years his research has focused primarily on transnational organized crime, His most recent book is “The Mediterranean Connection: Criminal Networks and Illicit Economies in North Africa.” Aspects of criminal networks usually include the smugglers' toolkit: concealment, deception, circumvention and facilitation   North Africa itself can be understood as a space of flows – primarily south to north, but also north-south (hazardous waste) and horizonal flows, cannabis from Morocco moves Eastwards while counterfeit cigarettes move from Dubai to the Atlantic and through Algeria into Europe.    Some international assistance is provided by Interpol and the United Nations agencies to counteract this.

Rerun: Spectacle, camp and glamour were NOT on the agenda in Lugano, Switzerland on 24th May, 1956: the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest was broadcast mostly on the radio, and featured a whistling duo as its interval act. Who had to perform twice. Voting controversy, however, was enshrined in the institution right from the outset - as Judges were permitted to award points to their own nations, and vote in absentia. In this episode, Rebecca, Olly and Arion reveal which countries have most consistently scored the famous ‘nul points'; consider why the future of the contest seems to lie Eastwards, and revisit Israel's entry from 1999, ‘Happy Birthday'... Further Reading: • Lys Assia wins the first Eurovision for Switzerland:  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyqIPvOkiRk • Facts and Figures from the 1956 contest at the official Eurovision website: https://eurovision.tv/event/lugano-1956 • Full list of 1956 voting and points from Eurovisionworld: https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/1956 ‘Why am I hearing a rerun?' Each Thursday and Friday we repeat stories from our archive of 800+ episodes, so we can maintain the quality of our independent podcast and bring you fresh, free content every Monday-Wednesday…  … But

In this episode of the Bikepack Adventures podcast, I have a chance to speak with Chris Lee-Francis. I first interviewed Chris nearly a year ago, but unfortunately, something went wrong with the audio and I was never able to release the episode. Fortunately, in the aftermath of the failed episode, Chris finished his travel memoir, Eastwards and Far and was gracious enough to send me a copy. Chris' story has a certain flow about it, one in which the experienced bike tourer easily relates to and the would be bike tourer can't help but be captivated by. I hope you enjoy this conversation about avoid sports, commuting to save money, and crossing the world's second largest country because they built a trail.To support the Bike Tour Adventures podcast, follow the links below:https://www.patreon.com/biketouradventures orhttps://www.paypal.com/paypalme/biketouradventures Join the RideWithGPS Bikepack Adventures ClubFind them at:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/funkyhomme/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61552371760129Find me at…WEBSITEYOUTUBEFACEBOOKINSTAGRAMITUNESShow SponsorsPanorama Cycles --> They believe that cycling is a catalyst for adventures, no matter how small they can be. No need to travel across the world or to be a seasoned athlete to live epic outdoors adventures. Redshift Sports --> Founded in 2013 by a team of mechanical engineers who also happen to be avid cyclists, they've focused on taking a different approach to product development - drawing on their own experiences and needs to create components that make a meaningful difference to the riding experience. Use code BPA15 to save 15% at checkout. Use the affiliate link and they will give Bikepack Adventures a little something in return.Brockton Cyclery --> Brockton Cyclery is a full-service shop in Toronto's west end. We cater to cyclists of every stripe. Whether you're commuting to work or prepping for the Tour Divide, we've got you covered. We strive to ensure that Brockton Cyclery is a safe and inclusive environment. RaceDay Fuel --> RacedayFuel's mission is to ensure that you consume the very best and appropriate food or beverage for the task at hand - whether you are golfing,...

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/new-books-network

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/history

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/biography

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/buddhist-studies

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices Support our show by becoming a premium member! https://newbooksnetwork.supportingcast.fm/french-studies

I grew up with Alexandra David-Neel's books on my mum's bookshelf. She was part of the myth making process that led to my own fascination with Tibet, as something real, and as fantasy, a description that is often used to define Neel's relationship and presentation of Tibet. She was either a key that helped open the door into the world of Tibet with its Lamas, Vajrayana Buddhism, and enormous mountains and planes, or another in the long line of westerners who turned Tibet into a romantic, western fantasy. In this episode, I talk to Diane Harke, author of Incognito: The Astounding Life of Alexandra David-Neel (Sumeru Press, 2016). We look back at David-Neel, her life, and Tibet. She was also a life-long anarchist, feminist, explorer, and prolific author. We discuss her encounters with the 13th Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama and her legacy in creating an image of Tibet and Buddhism that enticed the likes of Alan Watts and Gary Snyder to venture Eastwards. Matthew O'Connell is a life coach and the host of the The Imperfect Buddha podcast. You can find The Imperfect Buddha on Facebook and Twitter (@imperfectbuddha). Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lexman interviews Michael I. Jordan about his new book, "Eastwards: Spinels, Lightships, and Anti-Novels from the Hogback" Lexman and Jordan discuss the history and meaning of spinels and lightships, and Jordan shares some of his insights about writing and publishing.

Summer construction activity is at its peak in the US. And as we look for sustainable alternatives for bricks or pavers or other construction materials, we look Eastwards to one of our guests whose journey I have followed since our last recording. He is a very creative solution made almost entirely of waste and 2.5 times stronger than regular brick. This episode we felt definitely needed an encore.------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------When Manish Kothari, Managing Director of Rhino Machines and a second-generation entrepreneur involved in the casting and foundry industry in India, saw how dark, dusty and dangerous this industry was to the environment and the workers, he decided to do something about it. He is a social entrepreneur with a passion for innovation who decided to tackle the dust and sand waste that the foundry creates. He reached out to Shridhar Rao, a partner in the architect firm R + D studio to make a brick by combining the foundry dust with plastic to create the first Silica Plastic Block (SPB). The SPB tested 2.5 times stronger than regular brick and it was comparable in cost to the regular bricks in Indian metro cities.What makes this solution and entrepreneur special is Manish's obstinance about not patenting his innovation. He in fact believes in assisting and sharing the know-how with other sustainable entrepreneurs. Learn more about these enterprising, creative and forward-thinking entrepreneurs on Mindful Businesses podcast.https://rhinospb.in/https://www.MindfulBusinessespodcast.com

① Putin holds annual Press Conference as tensions over Ukraine soar. ② Chinese mainland records 100 confirmed COVID-19 cases. ③ The west is accused of colonialism in its climate movement. ④ Harvard professor convicted, China responds U.S. should not vilify interactions between China and foreign talents. ⑤ Chinese firms look for global cooperation in digital economy.

The United States says it is prepared for dialogue with Russia, after Moscow presented a list of demands for what it calls security guarantees from the US and NATO. Russia's proposals include abandoning any NATO military activities in Ukraine, Eastern Europe, the Caucasus and Central Asia. We hear from a Russian analyst and get a response from a former Lithuanian minister. Also on the programme; as the UN accuses all sides in Ethiopia's civil war of serious human rights abuses, Europe's envoy to the region tell us the warring factions must now pull back; and killer robots - why can't countries agree on an international treaty regulating their use? Photo: A Ukrainian service member on the front line in the government-held town of Avdiyivka in Donetsk region, Ukraine Credit: REUTERS/Oleksandr Klymenko

As China increases its power and moves westwards, Russia is looking more to the East. The Soviet Union and newly communist China were, at a time, very close. In recent years and especially since the 2014 annexation of Crimea, the countries have intensified their relationship. The Sino-Russia relationship is more than a partnership, but less than an alliance as both countries share an ideology based on the notion of sovereignty. Your host: Nico Luchsinger, Co-Executive Director, Asia Society SwitzerlandSpeaker: Alexander Gabuev, Senior Fellow and Chair of the Russia in the Asia-Pacific Program, the Carnegie Moscow CenterProduction: Denise Staubli, Program Manager, Asia Society SwitzerlandShow notes:Asia Society Switzerland Webcast with Alexander Gabuev Sino-Russian Relations: A Threat for the West?, April, 2020 Latest analysis by Alexander GabuevCGTN article Timeline: Highlights of China-Russia ties in the past 70 years by Zhou Jingnan

Spectacle, camp and glamour were NOT on the agenda in Lugano, Switzerland on 24th May, 1956: the inaugural Eurovision Song Contest was broadcast mostly on the radio, and featured a whistling duo as its interval act. Who had to perform twice.Voting controversy, however, was enshrined in the institution right from the outset - as Judges were permitted to award points to their own nations, and vote in absentia.In this episode, Rebecca, Olly and Arion reveal which countries have most consistently scored the famous ‘nul points'; consider why the future of the contest seems to lie Eastwards, and revisit Israel's entry from 1999, ‘Happy Birthday'...Further Reading:• Lys Assia wins the first Eurovision for Switzerland: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IyqIPvOkiRk• Facts and Figures from the 1956 contest at the official Eurovision website:https://eurovision.tv/event/lugano-1956• Full list of 1956 voting and points from Eurovisionworld:https://eurovisionworld.com/eurovision/1956For bonus material and to support the show, visit Patreon.com/RetrospectorsWe'll be back tomorrow! Follow us wherever you get your podcasts: podfollow.com/Retrospectors The Retrospectors are Olly Mann, Rebecca Messina & Arion McNicoll, with Matt Hill.Theme Music: Pass The Peas. Announcer: Bob Ravelli. Graphic Design: Terry Saunders. Edit Producer: Emma Corsham.Copyright: Rethink Audio / Olly Mann 2021.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

 The tour heads back Eastwards again for another triple-header of anime athletics, facing a team of 2000s era titles that had the good sense all those decades ago to stick some baseball episodes in and force us to confront our own mortality in the present day... Anyways, FLCL #4 dials down on the robots erupting from heads for a poignant baseball meditation on growing up (and boners~); Samurai Champloo #23 has Team Japan beat the USA at their own (not) game; and The Melancholy Of Haruhi Suzumiya #4/#7 threatens to destroy us all unless they can throw the opening pitch! Stay in your seats folks, it'll all make sense soon!Listen up!

Cycling Was Tough, we have Chris Lee on today's podcast show, speaking about his journey, coast to coast of Canada on a cycle. Chris is a freelance writer whose wise words earn his clients more traffic, more conversions, and more money. In 2017 he rode a pushbike across Canada, on a ride that taught perseverance, fortitude, and lifelong lessons about what it means to overcome challenges and succeed. We get asked questions on the theme of “what's been the best bit?” quite often. Screening 79 days for standout moments on demand creates a lot of pressure, and usually draws a mental blank followed by a lacklustre “it's all been amazing!”. I thought about it in my tent one night, and all the best moments I can think of revolve around water, usually sitting above it on some wooden structure. Floating in the canoe under the stars at Lake Catastrophe. Slightly more intensely, being dragged behind a speedboat on a rubber ring. Laying on the jetty at the campsite just past Mont Joli. Walking to the end of the boat launch at Algoma Mills with Victor and Jo, to look at the moon shining over the red hut. Watching the sky cycle through a palette of every colour at Grand-Anse, then being woken up by the sunrise shining through my tent door the next morning. Sitting on the beach at Fundy Bay contemplating the enormous tides and watching the clouds create gaps for the moon to shine through, then looking at the reflections of the moon on the water. Most of these moments were soundtracked by upbeat but melancholy music (this and this being favourites) – a vibe Kristian and I have both been enjoying. There's something about water that makes it the perfect backdrop for memorable moments. The tranquillity and stillness allow quiet reflection, and there is enough sound and motion to be watchable but not distracting. Maybe the only thing more mesmerising to watch is a camp fire. Cycling 4500 miles across the second widest country in the world was hard. Turns out, writing a book about it is even harder. Eastwards and Far, Chris Lee's book about riding across Canada will be available this year. It tells the story of three months of beauty, camaraderie, hospitality, and humanity. Find out more and sign up for updates at Chris lee

The party rides Eastwards towards Iz with plans to rescue the Polbian Army.

The party rides Eastwards towards Iz with plans to rescue the Polbian Army.

The party rides Eastwards towards Iz with plans to rescue the Polbian Army.

Tap in today for another wild episode full of hypotheticals, Eastwards 6th toe Fetish, Dark Chefe beliefs!!

- Javi Bello nos trae las últimas novedades de la industria del videojuego: el divorcio de Activision y Bungie, el nuevo juego de Dragon Ball, Mortal Kombat 11... - Entrevistamos a Gemma Ballesteros "Rikkura", autora del libro Cocina Geek: Recetas sencillas para paladares frikis. - Víctor Polo nos habla de las novedades de indies para los próximos meses: Blasphemous, Knights and Bikes, Eastwards, Tunic, A place for the unwilling... - Danolas nos trae un nuevo capítulo del Rincón del retraso con Neverdead. - Fernando Moreiras nos cuenta todas las primeras jornadas de las ligas de League of Legends.

- Javi Bello nos trae las últimas novedades de la industria del videojuego: el divorcio de Activision y Bungie, el nuevo juego de Dragon Ball, Mortal Kombat 11... - Entrevistamos a Gemma Ballesteros "Rikkura", autora del libro Cocina Geek: Recetas sencillas para paladares frikis. - Víctor Polo nos habla de las novedades de indies para los próximos meses: Blasphemous, Knights and Bikes, Eastwards, Tunic, A place for the unwilling... - Danolas nos trae un nuevo capítulo del Rincón del retraso con Neverdead. - Fernando Moreiras nos cuenta todas las primeras jornadas de las ligas de League of Legends.

The first session of Friends of Europe's Security Summit 2017 wanted to answer the following questions: Faced with evolving geopolitical concerns, is a consensus emerging in the EU or NATO on the need to promote greater dialogue with Russia that would entail listening and not just talking? How should military and civil policymakers adapt the current security doctrine to address the evolving hybrid threats and challenges of the 21st century?

Fine Music Radio — EVERY BREATH WE TAKE! I was in Gauteng earlier this week, where it was overcast and uncharacteristically rainy for this late-autumn season on the Highveld. And where Gautengers are watering their gardens, with due respect we hope for the water restrictions that are in place. Difficult to sell extended restrictions when the dams in Gauteng and other Eastwards-tending districts are above 72 percent. One very small footnote report on page five of the Johannesburg Star said that the Western Cape was in dire straits water-wise. So we tend to talk more about the weather here in FMR reception-land, and it’s promising today – meaning wet or about to be wet. There is just the most amazing research lately focusing on the atmosphere. Paul Newman, atmospheric physicist with NASA, and David Fahey of NOAA National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration www.noaa.gov in that clip about the cutting edge of today’s atmospheric research.

In a week where Ronaldo proved that he can sit on the sidelines while his team win a major international tournament, the Team are back together to flick away the moth that is the world of football. Having run out of matches to try and persuade ourselves that international football is actually worthwhile, we find ourselves in a post-tournament malaise where we try to understand how Joe Allen made it into the UEFA team of the tournament before giving up, firing up our smartphones and losing ourselves in the world of Pokemon GO where at least some old comforts remain unchanged in the face of this Brave New World we find ourselves in. Why, we are left asking, has this competition been so bad? Our question this week wonders whether or not this has anything to do with omitted players: we Which missing players could have changed the outcome of Euro 2016? Before that though, in accordance with the rulings of the National Executive Committee of the Labour Party, the team discuss a number of talking points from the previous week in football: Having torn himself away from reading articles about Ivan Perisic in The Blizzard in a museli bar in Shoreditch, Paddy is back to talk about England managers. With the news that Allardyce is entering talks with the FA, he wonders whether the choice between Klinsmann and Big Sam is any choice at all. One of the biggest faults of this podcast is undoubtedly the poor standard of the content that it contains. Fortunately enough for us, a saviour is at hand – Calum ‘Epic Content’ Macleod joins us today to talk about the Chinese Super League. As the migration Eastwards gains momentum, Calum wonders if this will change the Western form of the game irrevocably. Robin, who we picked up out of the gutter, tidied up and plonked in front of a microphone for this episode, wants to talk Marcelo Bielsa. Not content with having left Marseilles after the opening game of his second season, Bielsa has now out Bielsa-ed Bielsa and has left Lazio before a game had even been played. Robin asks what is next for everyone’s favourite hipster manager. All this and much more beside in this week’s episode of A Team of John O’Sheas.

Reality dawns on cost of SA turning Eastwards by Alec Hogg

Christianity is a Middle Eastern Religion. Its early expansion was Eastwards and it quickly became the dominant religion of the region. That changed with the arrival of Islam but Christians have always had a significant presence. But during the last century Christians began leaving the Middle East in large numbers. Sometimes it was because they were more able to take up the opportunities the West offered; sometimes it was because they felt less able to express their faith under growing political Islam. In this programme Ernie Rea asks how the events of the Arab Spring will affect the fortunes of Christians in the Middle East. He is joined by Nadim Nassar, a Syrian and Anglican priest, Professor Madawi al-Rasheed from Kings College London, and Ziya Meral, fellow of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Producer Rosie Dawson.

Christianity is a Middle Eastern Religion. Its early expansion was Eastwards and it quickly became the dominant religion of the region. That changed with the arrival of Islam but Christians have always had a significant presence. But during the last century Christians began leaving the Middle East in large numbers. Sometimes it was because they were more able to take up the opportunities the West offered; sometimes it was because they felt less able to express their faith under growing political Islam. In this programme Ernie Rea asks how the events of the Arab Spring will affect the fortunes of Christians in the Middle East. He is joined by Nadim Nassar, a Syrian and Anglican priest, Professor Madawi al-Rasheed from Kings College London, and Ziya Meral, fellow of the US Commission on International Religious Freedom. Producer Rosie Dawson.